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    Old 04-09-2010, 10:24 AM
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    that quilt is nice and done in very good taste-you've got to be proud of it!! i think it looks great w/o the big bad borders which would probably only detract your attention from the center focus. AND everything's bigger in Texas so those 4 inch squares are a perfect fit!
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    Old 04-09-2010, 10:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

    Well it wasn't supposed to be a kind quilt, or a queen at that. It was supposed to be a couch quilt. :) I just didn't bother figuring out how big it was going to end up when I increased the square size. Have no idea why, just goofy I guess.

    Thank you all for your kind words. I am too critical of my own work, always have been. I need to learn to break out of that. I see other people's stuff and want to make something like it, but mine never comes out like theirs. Everyone's work is original so I need to learn to love my work as well as other people's. I think we all are guilty of being too hard on ourselves though. :)
    oooh, texas-sized couch. i like that idea :wink:
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    Old 04-09-2010, 10:52 AM
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    Disapointment?????????? I think it turned out great. But you know, we are our worst critics. :0(
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    Old 04-09-2010, 11:51 AM
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    She said "UM we Alaskan's are pretty fond of our GORGEOUS state. This place is on more bucket lists than Texas, sooooo neener neener"

    I am a Texan and if I got stuck in that ice cube, I would kick the bucket too!

    As for the quilt, it is absolutely Texan and beautiful and should be living down here with me! So send it on! (the quilt, not the hubby)
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    Old 04-09-2010, 12:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by missgigglewings
    She said "UM we Alaskan's are pretty fond of our GORGEOUS state. This place is on more bucket lists than Texas, sooooo neener neener"

    I am a Texan and if I got stuck in that ice cube, I would kick the bucket too!

    As for the quilt, it is absolutely Texan and beautiful and should be living down here with me! So send it on! (the quilt, not the hubby)
    You live in San Antonio you lucky thing!! I LOVE that city. DH and I have had a lot of fun down there.
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    Old 04-09-2010, 12:22 PM
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    I'm with all the other ladies, you are too hard on yourself. I live near Austin, TX and enjoyed all of your fabric choices and bright red/white and blue. It really says TEXAS!
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    Old 04-09-2010, 01:22 PM
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    Love the quilt. Love the fabrics. You can always applique something on the white if that's the part that bothers you. The quilt is a goodlooking quilt.

    I have been to Texas several times. Like Texas a lot but doubt if I will ever see all of it. It is a BIG state. One visit, we did over 1000 miles and barely touched the eastern part. Galveston, Padre Island, Houston, FWD area, Round Rock, etc. etc.etc. And Austin, of course. How could I forget San Antonio and the Riverwalk.

    Gosh, I want to go to Texas again! There is a quilt show every year.

    Hope to see your quilt at the show!
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    Old 04-09-2010, 04:04 PM
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    I think it's looks AWESOME!
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    Old 04-09-2010, 04:46 PM
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    It is great, but either make smaller or add several Lone Star State Stars, a steer or two and some sand castles. Even a few lone pine trees would work.
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    Old 04-09-2010, 05:13 PM
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    ....and it's machine quilted. What a jewel!
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